Calendar Picks
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Finding Nemo Kids
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore Junior’s production is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the Pixar film about Marlin the clownfish who sets off on a journey to find his son. Apr. 25–27, 7 p.m. Apr. 28, 2 p.m. $4 (students), $7 (adults). [email protected]
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDave “Mac” Marquis, Moira Marquis and Valerie Surrett will discuss their book Books Through Bars: Stories from the Prison Books Movement. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Kevn Kinney, Bobby Bare Jr.
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
KEVN KINNEY Solo folk set by the lead singer and songwriter of the Atlanta rock band Drivin N Cryin.
BOBBY BARE JR. Rock and roll music full of reality checks, clever wordplay and daring arrangements.
Andy Frasco & The U.N., Dogs in a Pile
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $24 (adv.), $28. www.georgiatheatre.com
ANDY FRASCO & THE U.N. Blues rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2007 that delivers funky, jazzy and energetic live performances.
DOGS IN A PILE Eclectic quintet from Asbury Park, NJ that blends funk, jazz, rock and psychedelia.
The Mask You Wear
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
THE MASK YOU WEAR Cassie Chantel and Julien Berger perform a new work of the Athens Hip Hop Harmonic and hold a conversation with Nkululeko Zungu.
The Mask You Wear
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesCassie Chantel and Julien Berger will perform a new work of the Athens Hip Hop Harmonic and hold a conversation with Nkululeko Zungu. 7:30 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
The Addams Family
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Academy presents a production of the spooky classic performed by its upper school drama department. Apr. 25–27, 7:30 p.m. $2 (students), $5 (adults). www.athensacademy.org
Bad Ath Babes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAn all-women comedy show run by women featuring eight local comedians. 7:45–9:15 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/badathbabes
Jacket, New Weirdos, Villarreal
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JACKET Electronic pop artist.
NEW WEIRDOS Atlanta power pop band with a wide variety of influences.
VILLARREAL Four-piece Atlanta rock band.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThis week Athens Comedy presents a North Carolina takeover with headliner Carlos Valencia and a group of Charlotte comedians. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Blues Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/nowherebarathens
BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
Sex Cell, Corey Parsons, Zach Bryson
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SEX CELL Local alternative band influenced by grunge, garage and indie rock.
COREY PARSONS Singer and guitarist from Banditos.
ZACH BRYSON Americana singer-songwriter from Nashville.
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Earth Week Privet Pull
Shoal Creek Sanctuary 275 Blue Heron Drive, Athens, United StatesDiscover Life, a local botanical group, sponsors this volunteer project to eliminate invasive growth at the sanctuary. Apr. 24–26, 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.discoverlife.org
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Student Composer Association
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
STUDENT COMPOSER ASSOCIATION A recital of world premieres by UGA student composers.
DIY: Smash Books
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCreate or bring your own expressive journal to write, draw, paint and collage. Registration required. 4:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
AOC Twilight Criterium
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with pro and amateur cycling races and activities including kids races, a 5K run, live music, an artist market and more. Apr. 26, 5–9 p.m. Apr. 27, 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com
One Night Stand: A Sexuality PowerPoint Party
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Closing Reception
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Wonders of Watercolor” will be on view with refreshments and live music. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Alex Boskoff
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesClosing Reception. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
ALEX BOSKOFF Watkinsville solo guitarist.
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (picnic), 8 p.m. (performance). FREE! (tickets required). www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The Picnic at the Pops Concert features a movie-themed musical program that includes "Mission Impossible," "Disney Magic" selections from Lord of the Rings: Return of the King and more.
Mainstreet, Silver Blue & Gold
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $25 (adv). www.innovationamphitheater.com
MAINSTREET Bob Seger tribute band.
SILVER BLUE & GOLD Tribute band for English rock supergroup Bad Company.
Finding Nemo Kids
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore Junior’s production is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the Pixar film about Marlin the clownfish who sets off on a journey to find his son. Apr. 25–27, 7 p.m. Apr. 28, 2 p.m. $4 (students), $7 (adults). [email protected]
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
An Evening of One Acts
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Winterville Players present “Fin and Euba” by Audrey Cefaly, “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell and more. Apr. 26–27, 7 p.m. $15. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Interstellar Echoes
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
INTERSTELLAR ECHOES The Southeast's premier Pink Floyd tribute band performing the staples and the deep cuts.
Mo Lowda, The Bright Light Social Hour
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $16–21. www.40watt.com
MO LOWDA Self-produced indie rock band from Philadelphia.
THE BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR Expansive psychedelic blues-rock band from Austin, TX.
The Addams Family
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Academy presents a production of the spooky classic performed by its upper school drama department. Apr. 25–27, 7:30 p.m. $2 (students), $5 (adults). www.athensacademy.org
UGA Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choirs
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND COMBINED CHOIRS Over 300 UGA students performing Ralph Vaughan Williams’ "Dona Nobis Pacem," which is a call to end all war written from Latin texts, Walt Whitman poetry, a political speech and portions of the Bible.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesFour actors will weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one fast-paced play. Apr. 19–20, 26–27 & May 3–4, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 28 & May 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
HATCH, Little Blue House, Stardust Sonata
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HATCH Athens-based garage rock band founded by Garett Hatch.
LITTLE BLUE HOUSE New rock band.
STARDUST SONATA Four-piece band from Atlanta that pulls in elements of blues, funk, metal and garage rock to craft their own take on guitar-driven rock and roll.
Jukebox Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
JUKEBOX COUNTRY BAND Old-school country led by Steve Dyer. Line dancing during the breaks.
Salsa Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
SALSA NIGHT DJs spin salsa, bachata and merengue during a monthly event presented by SALSAthens and TIMBAthens. Different Latin dance styles will be taught at the beginning of the night.
Salsa Dancing Social
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSALSAthens and TIMBAthens host a monthly get together to learn Latin dance moves and have fun on the dance floor. 8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday
Enjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Five Eight, Trycoh
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
TRYCOH Brawny rock and roll capable of veering into regions of desolation.
AOC Twilight Criterium
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with pro and amateur cycling races and activities including kids races, a 5K run, live music, an artist market and more. Apr. 26, 5–9 p.m. Apr. 27, 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com
EECP Philosopher’s Walk
Thomas Farm Preserve Watkinsville, GeorgiaJoin for a tour and development talk of the Thomas Farm Preserve. Registration required. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ced.uga.edu
Plant 2 Plate
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse vegetable, herb and flower plants from local farms to start your garden. Apr. 20 & Apr. 28, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Spring Sale
R. Wood Studio 450 Georgia Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesSeasonal vases and planters will be debuted with discounted pottery for sale. Apr. 27–28, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com
Yoga at the Library
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesEnjoy relaxing yoga for all ages and abilities. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Family Day: Earth Day
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate and learn about Earth Day while participating in fun Art Cart activities. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Bear Birthday Party
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the festivities as resident bears Athena, DJ and Yonah celebrate their birthdays with treats, crafts and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/bearhollow
